Entry/Exit Requirements

Andorra is landlocked, and does not have an airport; therefore, all visitors to Andorra must enter via Andorra’s border with either Spain or France. There are no visa requirements for U.S. citizens entering Andorra for stays of up to three months; however, the relevant visa regulations for France or Spain should be followed, depending on which country is transited to reach Andorra.

Andorra is not part of the Schengen area. Travelers who require a Schengen visa to enter Europe should make sure their visas entitle them to multiple entries to safeguard from being refused re-entry to Spain or France following a stay in Andorra. U.S. citizens may enter Andorra through Spain or France without a visa for up to 90 days in a six-month period for tourist or business purposes. Upon entry into Andorra, your passport should be valid for at least six months as you can remain in Andorra for up to 90 days before re-entering the Schengen zone. Upon re-entry into the Schengen zone, your passport should have at least 90 days validity remaining.

For additional details about traveling to and within Schengen countries, please see our Schengen Fact Sheet.

For more information on entry requirements to Andorra, travelers should contact the Embassy of the Principality of Andorra to the United States of America, 2 U.N. Plaza, 25th floor, New York, NY 10018, telephone (212) 750-8064, email Andorra@un.int.

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.

Spanish Immigration strictly enforces national immigration laws and regulations. Upon your reentry into Spain, you may be expected to present documentation to the Spanish immigration officer related to the purpose of your trip, your return flight, hotel reservations or the letter of invitation, and proof that you have sufficient funds for your stay. In recent years, an increased number of U.S. citizens have been refused entry because they failed to comply with and/or satisfy Spanish immigration laws, because they overstayed on previous visits to Spain or other Schengen countries.

The Spanish and French governments scrutinize visitors who overstay their visas or their visa-free entry per the Schengen Agreement. You should leave Spain or France promptly at the end of the 90-day visa-free travel period, or at the end of the time stated on your visa.

U.S. citizens who wish to stay in Andorra for longer than three months, or who wish to apply for residency in Andorra, will need to provide a criminal records check to Andorran authorities. This document can be obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Criminal Justice Information Services office (CJIS), which you would then send to the Department of State for the apostille.

The Consulate General in Barcelona does not take fingerprints for the purpose of criminal records checks; rather, U.S. citizens can obtain a letter from the Consulate General asking local police in Spain to take their fingerprints. To obtain the letter from the U.S. Consulate General in Barcelona, individuals should make an appointment for notarial services using this link.

In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have initiated additional procedures at entry/exit points. These often include requiring documentary evidence of relationship and permission for the child's travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present. Having such documentation on hand, even if not required, may facilitate your entry/departure.

HIV/AIDS RESTRICTIONS: Short-term visitors to Andorra do not face entry restrictions regarding HIV/AIDS. Prior to October 2010, non-Andorrans with HIV/AIDS could not apply for long-term residency status in Andorra. Legislation was passed in 2010 that lifted that restriction.